The 2022 Suburban Africa Cup of Nations, or the Aulnay Cup of Nations, held its fourth match at Aulnay-sous-Bois, in the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis. Just like the famous Africa Cup of Nations, the tournament involves teams with Africa-origins but now, the players are first, second or third generation French citizens.
The tournament is part of a larger movement of suburban football contests which have gained momentum since its 2019 beginning, in Créteil. Its success goes beyond the sport itself: for the 1.6 million inhabitants of the Seine-Saint-Denis, a region mostly known for its high...